Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing - Bayard

Since the Chimney Rock visitors center was closing soon and it was $8 a head to get in we drove down the road a bit to this roadside gift shop/diner. The menu is small but they had ice cream and waffle cones and t shirts and knick knacks . We got a t shirt and some cones and sat outside on a picnic table to look at nature. The proprietor is a very nice guy and fun too.

This was a nice campground, very clean excellent location to Chimney Rock (outstanding view) Scott’s bluff. Only drawback is that it is located next to a train crossing several trains. This did not phase us!

Stop by the shop here if you’re visiting Chimney Rock!I was on my way to the museum down the road when I decided to stop here and take a quick look around the shop to see what they had for sale. They had ice cream and drinks as well as a few souvenirs and such.The gentleman who worked here was very kind and gave me suggestions, directions, and warnings as what to do and not to do when visiting Chimney Rock and down the road to Courthouse and Castle Rock. He also gave my dog a free deluxe dog treat on the way out!

Beautiful view and full hookups were convenient and worth the price. On-site bathroom/shower did not have a way to lock from the inside which made using them a bit precarious.Overall a good experience and we would stay here again.

The campground has a great location with a view of Chimney Rock. At night, Chimney Rock was lit, which was a pleasant view during dinner. The shower was hot and clean. Joe was friendly. I enjoyed a hike around Chimney Rock, which can be challenging due to the ravines you must cross; begin your hike from the Chimney Rock Cemetery. The only reason that I took away a star was the cost $32.55 for a tent site.